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St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Peter Cochran d. 1829

Location

St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'CAPT. PETER COCHRAN, 35 YEARS, HARBOUR MASTER OF KINGSTON, OB. 8 JANY., 1829, AET. 74'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Cochran, Peter
Age: 74
Date of Death: 8/1/1829
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master. Harbour Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Wall monument in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to Captain James Bull d. 1821

Location

Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'

Details

Description: A black pyramid above the inscription tablet bearing an urn garlanded by a female mourner with the Bull arms above. Pilasters flank the inscription, and two cut sheaves of wheat are carved below.

Type: Wall monument
Position: South side Nave
Materials: White marble
Artists: Isbell

People

Bull, James
Age: 80
Date of Death: 22/9/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Packet captain
Organisation: Post office

Extra

Notes: Obituary in the 'Gentleman's Magazine' (Oct, 1821) p. 380 describes him as formerly commander of one of his Majesty's Packets.

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'",
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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Ledger at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots d. 1819

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Transcript

'Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots who died 27 June 1819, aged 75. His wife, Mary, died 6 March 1819, aged 84'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Lazenby, Samuel
Age: 75
Date of Death: 27/6/1819
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

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  "transcript": "'Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots who died 27 June 1819, aged 75. His wife, Mary, died 6 March 1819, aged 84'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots d. 1819</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George J. Green RN d. 1888

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'George J. Green Captain Forecastle H.M.S. OSPREY died at sea Aug 1888 age 52'

Details

Vessel: HMS Osprey

People

Green, George J.
Age: 52
Date of Death: 12/7/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Forecastle
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "transcript": "'George J. Green Captain Forecastle H.M.S. OSPREY died at sea Aug 1888 age 52'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George J. Green RN d. 1888</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia commemorating William E. Horton, RN d. 1871

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Sacred to the Memory / of / William Horton, / Leading Seaman HMS Rinaldo / Who died at Penang July 11th 1871 / From wounds received at Selangore. / Placed over the grave of a good and brave seaman by his shipmates'

Details

Vessel: HMS Rinaldo

Event

Klang War

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Horton, William E.
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 11/7/1871
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Leading Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p.325, (Greenwich, 1982). ADM 38/6988.

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  "transcript": "‘Sacred to the Memory / of / William Horton, / Leading Seaman HMS Rinaldo / Who died at Penang July 11th 1871 / From wounds received at Selangore. / Placed over the grave of a good and brave seaman by his shipmates'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Upper Barrakka Gardens, Malta, Rest of the World

Wall plaque in Upper Barrakka Gardens, Malta commemorating Lieutenant-Commander Francis Elliott Walters RN and Chief Engineer A. Baker RN both died in 1899

Location

Upper Barrakka Gardens, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

'TO THE / MEMORY OF / LT COMDR. F.E. WALTERS / AND / CHIEF ENGR. A . BAKER / OF HER MAJESTY T.B.D. / ARDENT / WHO WERE DROWNED / IN SALONIKI HABOUR / ON THE NIGHT OF THE / 8TH OCTOBER 1899 / ERECTED / BY THEIR MESSMATES.'

Details

Description: Marble plaque with lead letters.

Type: Wall plaque
Position: Right side of gate
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Ardent

People

Baker, A.
Age:
Date of Death: 8/10/1899
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy
Walters, Francis Eliott
Age: 28
Date of Death: 8/10/1899
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Commander
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Ann Shirley 1979

JSON

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  "id": "M6495",
  "location": "Upper Barrakka Gardens, Malta, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'TO THE / MEMORY OF / LT COMDR. F.E. WALTERS / AND / CHIEF ENGR. A . BAKER / OF HER MAJESTY T.B.D. / ARDENT / WHO WERE DROWNED / IN SALONIKI HABOUR / ON THE NIGHT OF THE / 8TH OCTOBER 1899 / ERECTED / BY THEIR MESSMATES.'",
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    "recorder": "Ann Shirley 1979",
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Parish Church, Malew, Isle of Man

Tomb at Malew, Isle of Man commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Lee RN d. 1834

Location

Parish Church, Malew, Isle of Man

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / Lieut. THOMAS LEE Royal Navy / formerly of Cheddar Somersetshire / who departed this Life / Novr 12th 1834 / Aged 50','This monument / is erected / by his affectionate Widow / ANN LEE'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus with shield carved with an anchor on the lid.
Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard

People

Lee, Thomas
Age: 50
Date of Death: 12/11/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the Memory of / Lieut. THOMAS LEE Royal Navy / formerly of Cheddar Somersetshire / who departed this Life / Novr 12th 1834 / Aged 50','This monument / is erected / by his affectionate Widow / ANN LEE'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb at Malew, Isle of Man commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Lee RN d. 1834</p>",
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Thomas Paul Gyles d. 1886

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory / of / THOMAS P. GYLES. / LATE OF H.M. CUSTOMS. / WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1886 / AGED 80 YEARS / ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 15th NOVr 1871 / AGED 36 YEARS / ALSO MARY WIFE OF W.H. TILSTON. / AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1890 AGED 47 YEARS / ALSO ANN, WIFE OF THE ABOVE T.P. GYLES. / WHO DIED 8th OCTOBER 1894 / IN HER 80th YEAR /"Her end was peace". / ALSO W.H. TILSTON. / DIED 22nd JULY 1932. AGED 91 YEARS.'

Details

Description: Headstone - upright, with oblong shaped corners, circle at top. Black in colour, with outline around outer edges carved into stone revealing white colour.
Type: Gravestone
Position: C of E, section C Grave 259.

People

Gyles, Thomas Paul
Age: 80
Date of Death: 8/3/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: HM Customs

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  "transcript": "'In Loving Memory / of / THOMAS P. GYLES. / LATE OF H.M. CUSTOMS. / WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1886 / AGED 80 YEARS / ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 15th NOVr 1871 / AGED 36 YEARS / ALSO MARY WIFE OF W.H. TILSTON. / AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1890 AGED 47 YEARS / ALSO ANN, WIFE OF THE ABOVE T.P. GYLES. / WHO DIED 8th OCTOBER 1894 / IN HER 80th YEAR /\"Her end was peace\". / ALSO W.H. TILSTON. / DIED 22nd JULY 1932. AGED 91 YEARS.'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Hogg d. 1899

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Joseph HOGG, Master Mariner and latterly Surveyor at Manila. Born at Grangemouth Scotland, October 1848, died at Hong Kong, March 1899. Erected by his brothers'

Details

Description: Stele carved with an anchor.
Type: Gravestone

People

Hogg, Joseph
Age:
Date of Death: 3/1899
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Joseph HOGG, Master Mariner and latterly Surveyor at Manila. Born at Grangemouth Scotland, October 1848, died at Hong Kong, March 1899. Erected by his brothers'",
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St Mary's Church, Northolt, London, England

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Northolt commemorating Captain Melvill Stodart Innes RMLI d. 1922

Location

St Mary's Church, Northolt, London, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN MELVILL STODART INNES, / ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY / FOURTH SON OF THE LATE / CHARLES EDWARD INNES, / OF THIS PARISH / WHO WAS DROWNED IN MID-ATLANTIC / ON THE 26TH OCTOBER 1922, AGED 37 / R.I.P.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel north wall
Materials: Stone

People

Innes, Melvill Stodart
Age: 37
Date of Death: 26/10/1922
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Captain RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

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  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN MELVILL STODART INNES, / ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY / FOURTH SON OF THE LATE / CHARLES EDWARD INNES, / OF THIS PARISH / WHO WAS DROWNED IN MID-ATLANTIC / ON THE 26TH OCTOBER 1922, AGED 37 / R.I.P.'",
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